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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.74, 23,476.86 and 5,786.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.74, 23,476.86 and 5,786.46 is: 8,680.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.74 : 23,476.86 = 5,786.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.74/23,476.86 = 5,786.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.74x = 23,476.86 × 5,786.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.74x = 135,847,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,847,911.32/15,649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,680.52

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